Winnipeg Blue Bombers Agree to Terms with Linebacker Ian Wild Through 2017
September 22, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB., September 22, 2015 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has inked International linebacker Ian Wild.
Wild spent two seasons in Winnipeg before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this past offseason. He played in 29 career games with Winnipeg during that time, starting in 23 games, and finishing with 142 defensive tackles, 27 special teams tackles, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery which was returned for a touchdown.
Wild started 14 games with Winnipeg in 2014 and led the team with 73 tackles, finishing 10th in the CFL. He was one of only two CFL players in the top 25 in both defensive and special teams tackles, and had two games with ten or more tackles.
He was nominated as Winnipeg's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2013, racking up 69 tackles, 14 special teams tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery.
"It goes without saying that we value the type of player and person Ian Wild is, both on and off the field," said General Manager Kyle Walters. "He was one of our best defensive players last season, and to have him return to Winnipeg is very exciting for us. He will come in and make an immediate impact on our roster. "
The club has also released International linebacker Jasper Simmons.
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